This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herleton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herleton Family History

Herleton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hazleton, Helton, Tarleton, Carleton, Hilton, Heron, Elton, Holton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herleton family from?

You can see how Herleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herleton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Herleton family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herleton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Herleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Herleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Holder Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herleton. 100% of Herleton women worked as a House Holder Retired.

View Census Data for Herleton | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Holder Retired
    100%

What Herleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Herleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herleton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Herleton

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Herleton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Herleton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Herleton. For the veterans among your Herleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herleton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herleton family history

Discover More

What is the average Herleton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herleton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herleton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herleton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial